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- Parolees get 25 years for Dutywa bank robberyTwo parolees convicted over a brazen Dutywa bank robbery and the death of an accomplice during a subsequent shootout with police have been sentenced to an effective 25 years in prison. Dumisani Duma and Makabongwe Mthongana were each sentenced in the Mthatha High Court on Friday to 15 years for… Read more »
- Serial rapist sentenced to eight life termsThabile Bhino Nyakiso, a serial rapist described as “inhumane and cruel” who targeted and raped eight women, including two teenage girls, has been sentenced to eight life terms. Nyakiso, 32, was also sentenced in the Mthatha High Court on Friday to 15 years for each of three counts of robbery… Read more »
- Andile Solomzi PotelwaAndile Solomzi Potelwa Birth: 23rd August 1959 Death: 19th September 2026 Place of Residence: No. 64 Sisson Street, Fortgale, Mthatha Funeral: 03rd October 2026 Service: Beledale, Ezingcuka Administrative Area, Tsolo, Eastern Cape “They will rest from the Read more »
- Cookhouse wind trust powers new economic hub, local jobs, skillsThe Cookhouse Wind Farm Community Trust (CWFCT) has announced ambitious plans for a 4ha greenfield development along the N10 corridor, about 7km outside Cookhouse, aimed at driving long-term economic sustainability for local Eastern Cape communities. The trust, which holds a 25% stake in the Renewables Cookhouse Wind Farm, is establishing… Read more »
- Rhodes fees protest suspended after talksA disruptive student protest over Rhodes University’s proposed new fee payment protocol has been suspended, with the university returning to normal academic operations after management and student leaders met to address the dispute. This comes after the university executive and the student representative council (SRC) held an engagement on Wednesday… Read more »
- Ancient Strandloper trail still embodies spirit of walking in rhythm with the oceanMarking its 30th anniversary, the 57-kilometre Strandloper Hiking Trail along South Africa’s Wild Coast continues to offer an affordable, breathtaking blend of coastal wilderness, history, and community ecotourism. Read more »
- INSIGHT | Mother-tongue policy must deliver equal educationAs SA celebrated Heritage Day on September 24, basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube highlighted the expansion of Mother Tongue-Based Bilingual Education (MTbBE) to grade 5 pupils. The policy seeks to strengthen the use of pupils’ home languages as languages of learning and teaching, while maintaining a pathway to proficiency in… Read more »
- Eastern Cape Gig Guide: Top events and festivals from October 2 to 10Discover what is on across the Eastern Cape from 2 to 10 October, including the Albert Mazibuko tribute, the Olivewood Wine Walk, Clay Fest, and live festivals across the region. Read more »
- INSIGHT | True test of Madlanga Commission will be whether referrals of wrongdoing become credible investigationsSA’s criminal justice crisis presents an uncomfortable paradox. The institutions accused of harbouring political interference, corruption and criminal networks are also producing some of the officials attempting to expose them. That contradiction between institutional failure and resistance is what gives the Madlanga Commission its wider significance. Read more »
- Hogsback Open Gardens: Mountain village prepares to showcase 11 spectacular propertiesThe misty mountain village of Hogsback is set to open 11 spectacular properties for its annual open gardens flower show across October and November, showcasing thriving azaleas, rhododendrons, and ancient forest trails. Read more »
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